Tension In Hyderabad After Egg Allegedly Thrown During Durga Idol Procession
Police in Hyderabad detained suspects after an egg was allegedly thrown at a Durga idol procession in the Old City area. Authorities have since restored order and urged the public to avoid spreading rumors to maintain communal harmony.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the sensitivity of religious processions in urban areas and the proactive role of police in preventing communal escalation.
An egg was allegedly thrown at a Goddess Durga idol procession in Hyderabad leading to brief tension in the area after which police reached the location, pacified the agitated people and detained suspects. The alleged incident happened in Madannapet area of Hyderabad's Old City where a Goddess Durga idol procession was being taken out late Saturday night. Police said an egg was allegedly thrown at the procession at around 2.00 am. Soon after receiving the information senior police officers, including DCP Charminar zone Kiran Khare, Additional DCP Majid, ACP Shyam Sunder, Saidabad ACP Venkat Reddy and Madannapet Station House Officer K Chandra Sekhar, reached the spot.They talked to people to calm the situation and also detained suspects.
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